Preservation Technician

Enerflex Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) employer matching

Paid time off

Employee equity plan

Office environment

Job summary

Enerflex is seeking a Preservation Technician to inspect, preserve, maintain, and protect natural gas compressors, engines, and related equipment during assembly, storage, and inactivity periods. You will prevent corrosion and contamination and document all preservation activities in accordance with safety policies.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in the industry, be able to work independently, and read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the industry with natural gas equipment experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and maintenance procedures.
• Experience preserving compressors, engines, or rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preservation procedures on natural gas compressors, gas engines, and related mechanical systems prior to storage or transport.
• Apply preservation methods including fogging, oil circulation, desiccant installation,VpCI, and protective coatings.
• Install protective coverings, sealing systems, and environmental controls to prevent moisture and contamination.
• Conduct inspections of equipment to verify preservation integrity.
• Maintain and document preservation records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
• Perform periodic re-preservation and system checks to maintain readiness.
• Identify and report signs of corrosion, leaks, or damage.
• Follow OSHA and safety standards and work with field teams to ensure proper handling.
• Work safely and demonstrate leadership toward safe work practices.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Reading manuals

Tools

Forklift

Crane operation

Rigging

Job description

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Department:Fabrication Planning & Production Control
Referral Bonus:$500.00USD

Summary

Preservation Technician is responsible for the inspection, preservation, maintenance, and protection of natural gas compressors, engines, and associated equipment during assembly, storage, and periods of inactivity. This role ensures that equipment remains in optimal condition preventing corrosion, contamination, and mechanical degradation before units going into storage or shipping. Technician must adhere to all Health & Safety Policies.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform preservation procedures on natural gas compressors, gas engines, and related mechanical systems prior to storage or transport.
• Apply preservation methods including fogging, oil circulation, desiccant installation, vapor corrosion inhibitors (VpCI), and protective coatings.
• Install protective coverings, sealing systems, and environmental controls to prevent moisture, debris, and contamination.
• Conduct inspections of compressors, engines, piping, and auxiliary systems to verify preservation integrity.
• Maintain and document preservation records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
• May need to perform periodic re-preservation, rotation of engines, and system checks to maintain equipment readiness.
• Identify and report signs of corrosion, leaks, mechanical damage, or environmental exposure risks.
• Follow company safety procedures and comply with OSHA and industry safety standards.
• Work with field technicians, mechanics, and engineering teams to ensure proper equipment handling and preservation standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum in industry experience
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Experience working with natural gas compressors, gas engines, or rotating mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment preservation techniques and corrosion prevention methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with lubrication systems, sealing methods, and mechanical components.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in field environments, shop settings, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lift and move equipment components when necessary.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Previous work in oil & gas, compression services, or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Forklift, rigging, crane experience.
• Work safely and present a leadership attitude toward safe work practices. Be an example.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, our organization is unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship or the transfer of an existing visa to obtain or maintain work authorization in the United States

Physical Requirements

Industrial environment. This role will require a large amount of standing, bending, squatting, lifting, and walking on a constant basis. May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its coreValues of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Successinto action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.